Interpreting Data
Adding and Subtracting with a Line Plot
Measuring
100

What day had the most cars sold?

Friday

100

How many student towers measured 8, 9, and 10 inches?

4 + 1 + 2 = 7

100


2 3/4 inches

200

 

How many teachers have a hand span of 7 inches?

3 teachers

200

How many more students had 12 inch towers than 20 inch towers?

6 students had 12 inch towers.

3 students had 20 inch towers.

6-3= 3

3 more students had 12 inch towers than 20 inch towers.

200

What does the tool measure to the nearest half inch?


3 1/2 in

300

Look at the following line plot. How many group members had pencils measuring 13 and 14 centimeters?

2 measured 13cm.

2 measured 14cm.

So, 2+2= 4 members

300

How many classrooms were at 50 or less?

15

300

What does the paper clip measure?


1 1/4 in

400

Look at the following line plot. How many students saw less than 10 butterflies?

10 students

400

How many carpets are in this survey?

18

400

What does the pencil measure?


2 1/4 in

500

Look at the following line plot. How many more six year olds are in afterschool care than ten year olds?

4 more

500

What is the most candy bars students had?

8 candy bars

500

What does the comb measure?


5 3/4 in